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- Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: Genetic Testing
Inherited gene changes that can increase breast cancer risk BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations When it comes to breast cancer risk, the most important inherited gene changes are in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Women (and men) with one of these gene changes are said to have Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome Women with a BRCA gene change have a greatly increased risk of breast
- Genetic Counseling and Genetic Testing | Susan G. Komen®
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1 2) genetic testing or hereditary cancer panel testing only for people with a high risk of having an inherited gene mutation related to breast cancer, or when genetic testing would help guide breast cancer treatment This includes people in the table below
- BRCA Gene Changes: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing
BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer gene 2) are genes that produce proteins that help repair damaged DNA Everyone has two copies of each of these genes—one copy inherited from each parent People who inherit a harmful change (also called a mutation or pathogenic variant) in one of these genes have increased risks of several cancers—most notably breast and ovarian cancer
- BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk - Mayo Clinic
The BRCA gene test looks for changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes Other genes also can increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer Some genetic tests look for these other genes in addition to the BRCA genes A genetic test that looks at many different genes is called a multigene panel test
- Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
How genetic testing can help you Genetic testing can help you understand and manage your risk for breast, ovarian, and other cancers Knowing whether or not you have a genetic mutation that makes you more likely to get cancer can help you decide what steps to take to prevent cancer or find it early Genetic counseling before genetic testing is important to find out if you and your family are
- Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
Genetic counseling is recommended for those who are interested in being tested for breast cancer gene mutations You can talk to a doctor about getting a referral to a genetic counselor, who can help determine whether genetic testing would make sense based on family history and risk factors
- Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: What It Is and What to Expect
Genetic testing can help you figure out your risk of breast cancer It can also help your doctor to better tailor your treatments if you've been diagnosed Here's how to know if it’s for you
- Breast Cancer BRCA1 BRCA2 Gene Test: Purpose, Procedure, Results - WebMD
A negative genetic test means that a breast cancer gene mutation was not identified If other genetic testing has identified a mutation in your family, a negative test means you do not have the
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